1.0Policy Extension Programhttps://www.piecenter.com/pepPiecenterhttps://www.piecenter.com/pep/author/piecenter/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="gKudVeJivV"><a href="https://www.piecenter.com/pep/bmap/about/">Basin Management Action Plans</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.piecenter.com/pep/bmap/about/embed/#?secret=gKudVeJivV" width="600" height="338" title="“Basin Management Action Plans” — Policy Extension Program" data-secret="gKudVeJivV" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.piecenter.com/pep/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js /* ]]> */ </script> Strategies designated as part of a BMAP may include: Permits that put limits on wastewater facilities The implementation of urban and agricultural best management practices (BMPs) designed to reduce pollutants from nonpoint source pollution – pollution generally resulting from land runoff, precipitation, atmospheric deposition, drainage, seepage or hydrologic modification Conservation programs Financial assistance programs Revenue generating activities to assist with conservation technique implementation Conversations to have: Producers and agricultural business owners should be aware of the available BMAP in and around their locations. Information about regulated permits, the implementation of BMPs, conservation programs, financial assistance, and revenue generating activities should be identified while making decisions for business management strategies. Alternative farming practices recommended by research and the government should be taken into consideration to enhance the sustainability of water resources. Important Items Sources of pollutants: Pollutants impacting water quality include pathogens, nutrients, sediment, and metals. Currently, the major pollutants found in Florida are nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, through leaching and runoff. BMAPs are location specific: BMAP development varies between water bodies due to unique watershed characteristics and impairments. Impacts to the environment: Nutrient pollutants can lead to algae blooms in water bodies, including streams, lakes, and others. They can be harmful to humans, wildlife, and tourism. Best Management Practices: BMPs are the most effective, practical means of preventing or reducing pollution from nonpoint sources. Water quality monitoring: Since water quality decrease can be influenced by seasonal climate and human activities, water quality should be monitored continuously to ensure water use safety.http://www.piecenter.com/pep/wp-content/uploads/PEP_BMAP_Final_image001-199x300.jpg